Heirloom Vegetable

Dark red 15 cm (6") long cylindrical roots have a sweet, nicely coloured flesh and are perfectly shaped for slicing. Cylindra is an excellent storage beet and is quite a favourite in the kitchen due to its ease of peeling! The roots are at their best when young. An early 1890's introduction.

Packet $2.69

25g $14.60

500g $72.90

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4020

How To Grow

60 seed/gram Sow seed directly into the garden 1.25 cm (1/2") deep in rows 30-45 cm (12-18") apart. Successive sowings as late as the first of July helps extend the harvest. Beets produce a compound seed which means each seed can produce up to 4 sprouts so thinning is essential for good root formation - thin seedlings to 10 cm (4") apart - you can use the tops of thinned beets as a source of baby greens. Irrigation is important during dry spells up until the roots begin to swell. Fertilizer improves quality and size of roots.